Local notices mix of travel, sales and events in town
Short items note arrivals departures and visits, Christmas event plans, real estate and loan offers, and gifts from local merchants. People named include Lizzie Price, Miss Willa R. Mohler, Anna Murphy, Mrs. M. A. Sopher, Mrs. Roy Fath, and J. J. Stevenson. Activities span Davenport and Wilton trips, Grinnell Glee Club on December 23, and holiday shopping at Nesper's and Snyder's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonn
A. Robbins
Gunther
Nesper’s
Riemcke
Oliver
Lizzie Price
Dubuque
M. A. Sopher
Second Street
Davenport
Snyder's
Edward Laughlin
East Seventh Street
Waterloo
Frank Bowman
Kate McDermott
Edward G. O'Brien
Pine Street
Wilton
William Myers
A. G. Alvers
East Second Street
F. M. Wire
Cary Station
H. P. Schuyler
Sherman Street
Shortest Day of Year Clock Shows Tiny Daylight Loss
The article notes Tuesday as the shortest day, with daylight ending about 30 seconds earlier and dawn about 30 seconds later. It explains the net difference is roughly one minute, so tomorrow’s daylight is only marginally shorter than today while darkness falls early. Sun rise is 7:14 and a half, set at 4:20 and a half.
Wilton Man Hurt In Queer Manner At Sleigh Trough
Wilton Ya Dec 20 Special C A Kiser a prominent resident fractured two ribs while watering a horse from a sleigh cutter. The horse lunged throwing him against a telephone post. Dr A R Leith attended the injury in this small city report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilton, Ya
C. A. Kiser
A. R. Leith
Barry Team Keeps Lead In Local League Play
The Barry basketball squad maintains top form as the Hirsh team falls 48 to 4 while Roach & Musser keep pace with Hawkeye for second place. McKee & Bliven edge Huttig and Midgets in a tight second-division clash. The Baker University team plans a winter tour through Missouri Illinois and Iowa before facing local Y M C A on December 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ciil
Barry Ocee
Roach & Musser
Hawkey
McKee & Bliven
Wirsch
Huttig
Barry
Hirsch
Roach» & Musser Sqad
Hawkeye Club
Hawkeye
Vv. Hnbbard
Gould
Boston
Bomke
P. Hubbard
Sumannn
G. Sumann
Johnson
Baker University
Missouri
Illinois
Iowa
Baker Five
West
Lawrence, Xan
Topeka
Kan
Central College
Fayette, Mo
Premier Lodge
St. Louis
Y M C A Events and Glee Club Concerts Listed
A dated list of YMCA chapters and gatherings across towns including Peoria Evans ton Morrison Mt Morris Ottumwa Des Moines and Grinnell. The notices reference December concerts and meetings at a Congregational church on December 28 with the Grinnell Glee club performing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evanston
Norrison Athletic Club
Morrison
Jll
Mt. Morris
Illinois
Grinnell Glee Club
Congregational Church
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J.e.kranz
Journal Office
Roy Fath
Ninth Street
Willa R. Mohler
Mapie Avenue
Atlantic
Omaha
Neb
Choice & Per Cent
Titus Loan & Investment Co
Lowa Ave
Anna Murphy
J. F. Roland
Bloomfield
le Claire
M. W. Stirlen
Joseph. Grimes
East Fifth Street
Vernon, Smith
Geo. Kranz & Son’s
U. S. Express
L. J. Hain
East Tenth Street
Mary Lanfier
John Lanfier
West Liberty
J. J. Stevenson
Hershey Building
Toyland
Santa
Butz’s Fair
the Toyland
West Second Street
J. J. Bernett
A. J. Elliott & Co. Fur House
Bernett
Muscatine
Me. Bennett
Peeinemund’s Dry Goods Store
the Hirsch
Hawkeyes and
Kansas
Teain
of. C
McCleary
Patterson
Hill
Schenck
W. McCleary
Dhe
Jiore
B. E. Lilly
Axmas
Va, Newbig
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